Personal Banker

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US. At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well. As a Banking Service Professional, the Personal Banker will provide effective support of sales and service activities within the banking office, developing new business by educating existing and potential clients and exemplifying Valley's quality service standards. Provides a variety of banking solutions by analyzing needs, recommending solutions and selling bank products and services to existing and potential clients. Perform a variety of routine banking transactions (teller and platform), while supporting the Market Manager in achieving quality service and complying with operational procedures. Expected Work Hours 40 hours to include Saturdays Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for providing exceptional customer service in accordance with Valley's mission statement. Ability to engage customers with friendly and professional service. Knowledge of all Bank products and services and ability to educate and demonstrate customers on such, as well as cross sell various products and services. Ability to present a confident and professional demeanor to establish trust and gain knowledge from the customer. Analyze needs and recommend appropriate products and services. Meets with customers to analyze financial needs and maximize sales opportunities. Offers all bank products and assists with other service needs, opens new accounts, i.e., checking, savings, certificate of deposit and IRAs, discusses/sells loan products to existing and prospective customers and possesses knowledge of on-line banking and mobile banking abilities to promote and demonstrate to customers. Responsible for meeting customer expectations and achieving service quality standards. Participates/oversees the sales referral process ensuring customer financial needs are met and assists management in coaching and mentoring branch staff members. Ability to perform all transactions required by a customer and use appropriate technology to provide services most effectively and efficiently. Maintain and balance a cash box. Ability to utilize technology such as Teller Scanning Equipment, Cash Recycling and Cash Dispensing machines and support customers in the use of Coin Machines. Act as Vault Teller ensuring adequacy of Branch cash for daily transactions by assisting the branch staff in ordering and shipping currency - coin and controlling - distributing cash to Tellers in prescribed limits. Assists in community events (i.e., Habitat for Humanity) etc. Participates in and supports CRA initiatives, activities and programs. Report all significant matters, issues and unusual customer activity to Manager maintaining personal knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintains knowledge and compliance with the Bank's Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures. Requirements Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to write correspondence and appropriately and accurately demonstrate products and services to customers. Excellent interpersonal - customer service skills, attentiveness, information retention, tact and diplomacy in dealing with both customers and employees. Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to effectively uncover and resolve complex customer issues. Ability to make sound decisions which include making on-the-spot decisions regarding customer transactions; weighing customer satisfaction issues with the Bank exposure to loss or fraud and the ability to think through and rationalize decisions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or scheduled form. Provides deep understanding of Retail Banking and strong Customer Service Skills with the ability to engage customers in conversation regarding products and services. Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and high degree of accuracy. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Required Experience: High School diploma or GED and minimum 1 year of business services experience in branch banking and knowledge of branch operations or successful completion of a Valley Retail training program. Associates or Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting, business, finance, economics or a related field is preferred. Preferred Experience: FIS/IBS (Integrated Banking Solutions). Full-time/Part-time Full-time FLSA Non-exempt Location(s) 535 Getty Avenue, Clifton , New Jersey 07011 , United States Total Rewards Summary We provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by factors such as the role, relevant experience, skill set, and geographical location. Eligible positions may also be eligible to receive commission-based compensation and/or discretionary incentive compensation, which may be awarded as cash or forfeitable equity, recognizing individual performance and contributions. In addition to financial compensation, we offer a robust suite of benefits tailored to meet diverse employee needs based on eligibility criteria. These include comprehensive health care and insurance plans, retirement savings options, tuition and adoption reimbursement programs, paid time off, mental health support, and other valuable benefits programs. Further details regarding total compensation and benefits will be shared during the hiring process. Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $17.74 - $29.57 / hour Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. Valley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status or characteristic. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a career opportunity, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 2, for assistance with an alternate method of access. 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